Today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#316, January 13, 2025) presents a challenging word-search with the clue "Hole Foods." Seven words are to be found: six themed words plus the pangram.
Need a hand? Here are some hints, spoilers, and ultimately, the solution.
Hints:
Hint 1: Consider foods commonly containing holes.
Hint 2: The flavors can range from sweet to savory.
Hint 3: Think of a shape similar to donuts, but not donuts themselves.
Spoilers (One Word Each):
Spoiler 1: Garlic
Spoiler 2: Sesame
Solution:
The theme is Bagels. The words are: Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
Explanation:
The clue, "Hole Foods," directly relates to the bagel theme, as bagels are known for their characteristic hole. Each themed word represents a common bagel variety.
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